Homebuilt Tecnam Arrives Early at Sun ’n Fun
A rare homebuilt Tecnam P96G-100 arrives early at Sun ’n Fun, highlighting its legacy.
Summit Day
First day of Sun ’n Fun camping feels like reaching the summit—minus the oxygen, plus the buffet.
Early Arrivals at Sun ‘n Fun
Homebuilts are already arriving at Sun ’n Fun, including Len Leggette’s Van’s RV-8A after an adventurous flight from South Carolina.
Sun ‘n Fun Camping Preflight
Camping, walking, dreaming—one pilot’s spring ritual for Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Van’s Aircraft 2025 First Quarter Update
Gaining momentum by enhancing operations, supporting the RV community, and making significant progress on the RV-15.
Brush Up Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun
Flying into Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun? You'll want to brush up on flight procedures and ground operations.
Old Fiberglass Parts—Good as New
Fitting the RV-1’s fiberglass tail tips highlights the art behind careful craftsmanship—flanges, filler, and all.
Gelato Aids Aircraft Construction
Talenti gelato containers help organize fasteners in EAA Chapter 534’s hangar—plus, there’s dessert involved.
Close Quarters Fuel Pump
When building from older kits or plans, visiting other builders can reveal ingenious solutions, saving valuable time and trouble.
Wrenching with Friends
A few days in the shop with KITPLANES Senior Editor Tom Wilson refreshing an IO-540 engine makes the job enjoyable.
In Case You Missed It
The Kitchen Window
BD-4 builder Steven Mahoney commandeers the family's four-burner kitchen appliance to complete a mod for his airplane, and lives to tell the tale.
Wind Tunnel
The diagnosis of pitch sensitivity problems boils down to one of two things: too little static margin or control system problems. This month we discuss how to modify the airplane to fix them;
